Patient Assistant/Activities Assistant/Day Care Assistant - CE Scheme - St Johns Enniscorthy Co[...]

St Johns Enniscorthy Community Co Ltd; The Municipal District of Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in Enniscorthy is seeking a Patient Assistant to work 19.5 hours per week as part of the Community Employment activity team. No experience is necessary as accredited training will be provided. Duties include engaging clients in activities such as arts and crafts, assisting with daily needs, and escorting to appointments. Garda Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, training will be provided.
• Must meet DSP criteria for Garda Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily activities with Day Centre Clients.
• Assist clients with walking, drinks, and meals.
• Escort clients to medical appointments or social outings.

Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Ability to Engage Clients

Job description

Patient Assistant/Activities Assistant/Day Care Assistant

St Johns Enniscorthy Community Co Ltd

St John's Comm Hosp, Munster Hill, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 N902

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups.

To register your interest, you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Patient Assistant/Activities Assistant/Day Care Assistant required for St. John's Community Hospital & St. John's Day Care Centre, Enniscorthy, working 19.5 hours per week as part of our Community Employment activity team. Garda Vetting is required and applicants must meet DSP criteria.

Activities Assistant duties include:

• Carrying out activities on a daily basis with Day Centre Clients, such as Flower Arranging, Potting plants, gardening, Arts & Crafts, Music and Dance, Floor Games, Board Games, One to One interaction and group activities, Bingo, Quiz and Puzzles, Mobile Library, Spiritual Needs, Educational programmes, Sports, History, Folklore, Local Papers and other interests.
• Sensory Programmes, assisting as helper until training obtained.
• Assisting Clients with walking, drinks and meals.
• Assisting as Escort to Medical appointments or social outings.

Further information available from Community Employment Supervisor, Margot Banville Hogan, St. John's Community Hospital, email: [e-mail]